Arthur Edgar STOCQUELER

Regimental number1019
Place of birthChelmsford England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStoreman
AddressSt Walframs, Fairfowls Street, Dulwich Hill, Sydney
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Stocqueler, St Walframs, Fairfowls Street, Dulwich Hill, Sydney
Enlistment date17 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameSignal Troop 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 31 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near ZONNEBEKE. On the night of the 11th October, 1917, this soldier delivered important despatches to Brigade Headquarters under most adverse and dangerous conditions. Sapper STOCQUELER, although delayed several times by heavy shelling, persisted and pushed his way through. His task was more difficult in that, on horseback, hd had to leave the road and find his way through shell holed country and under heavy enemy shell fire in the darkness to a place he had not been to before. He showed great initiative, perseverance, and endurance in getting through, and returning without delay with despatches for Division. This happened repeatedly during the time this Division was in the line. His work throughout the operations was of the highest order and he was untiring in his efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal